Builders, architects, and remodelers can integrate smart technology into plans as an early part of the design process rather than an afterthought. Here are 3 do’s and don’ts for educating buyers and clients about their Smart Home options.
1. Embed the topic of technology into every design conversation for each project—just as you would for indoor plumbing or electrical work—to set realistic expectations. If tech is overlooked during the design process, then it isn't a part of the project’s space plan, budget, or scheduling. After-the-fact installations cost more, and the options are limited if wiring isn't available to properly support the scope of work.
2. Learn about the value a product offers rather than its “buzz” features. Most homeowners focus on the aesthetics, and don’t pay enough attention to the specifics of, for example, the power output of a speaker system, so don’t miss an opportunity to educate them. Begin by exploring what is possible in your market, and valuable to a specific client’s needs.
3. Don't rely on the “wireless” nature of some products as a replacement for properly wired infrastructure. For example, the best quality video experience must often be hardwired, and those wires can be concealed if it’s planned for early in the process.
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Stumbling across Laguna Beach and not realising quite how beautiful it is 🌊 “Maybe it’s for the light - so similar to that of the south of France - or the secluded coves or the way the hillsides tumble down to the sea, into crashing waves, that artists have been drawn to this setting for over 100 years”
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Smart mirrors are the way of the future — and our programmers can get it done! Smart mirrors can be integrated with Amazon Alexa, Siri and Google Home and realistically could control your entire home if you wanted it to.

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Our client’s turned their mid-century home into a modern day marvel with the help of our La Jolla team. We brought their home into the 21st century with automated shades, smart lighting controls, whole house audio distribution and MORE - all with the touch of a button. 📱🙌🏼🗣

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Thank you Lord for this beautiful day!

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Our client found his existing Crestron smart home system to be intermittent, outdated and unreliable. When he called Crestron they told him in order to update his existing system it would cost him an additional $30k. Our Scottsdale team was able to take control of his existing Crestron system and convert him to a more reliable RTI system while giving him Amazon Alexa voice controls for less than half the price and he was thrilled with the results!

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We upgraded our client’s existing home theater with a new 75”@sony Smart TV and @yamahamusicusa Advantage 1080 Receiver to complement their 7.2 surround sound system. We also added MusicCast amps to support their whole house audio.

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Finishing these up tonight. Also, so I’ve been MIA. Editing (and mom life) has had me pretty busy 🙈

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